This state-of-the-art camera network, developed and managed by UC San
Diego and the University of Nevada, Reno, connects firefighting agencies
with real-time imagery and environmental data enabling first responders
to allocate and scale resources appropriately. Situated on GeoLinks'
vertical solar and wind-powered assets, the collected data is
transmitted via GeoLinks' ClearFiber™
network then handed off via a strategic partnership to CENIC's
private research and educational network to reach the universities, fire
officials, utilities, and other users. This vital information allows
involved parties to confirm ignition locations, verify 911 reports,
image fire behavior, and ultimately deploy informed response and public
warning.

"To give a little more context on GeoLinks involvement, we really dove
head first in state disaster recovery efforts when hundreds of our
clients, neighboring anchor institutions, and team members became
displaced during the 2017
wildfires," said GeoLinks Co-Founder and CEO Skyler Ditchfield.
"When vital communications towers were destroyed by the fast-moving
wildfire, our team worked around the clock to restore critical
connectivity throughout affected counties. The same responsiveness
transpired during 2018's wildfire season; this included providing the
same-day installation of a high capacity circuit for key Red Cross
shelters free of charge. I realized what a difference we could make in
this space with our unique capabilities of building rural nd urban
networks in off-the-grid locations where these are needed. Our
dedication, passion, agility, and unique capabilities in supporting
disaster recovery, initiated our involvement with our university
collaborators."

State, private, public and first-responder support for the expansion of
this camera system is persistent and irrefutable. "The safety of my
firefighters and the communities they protect is my priority, so having
more information about a fire before we encounter it is an added safety
measure that benefits our first responders," said former San Diego
Fire-Rescue Chief Brian Fennessy. "Having access to a live view of our
highest fire risk areas will greatly improve situational awareness and
our coordination with CAL FIRE. In turn, that allows for quicker
response times, better response strategies and faster evacuation orders
to ensure our communities are better prepared in the face of a wildfire.
During the ignition of the Church Fire, I could watch the smoke on my
iPhone (News - Alert), the color, the direction, and immediately knew the resources
that I needed to deploy and the time they would be engaged. Furthermore,
the crews could watch how the fire progressed on their iPads as they
approached the fire, real-time situational awareness - these fire
cameras are a game changer."

The 88 new cameras are located throughout high fire-risk areas
throughout California. SCE and PG&E, along with public agencies and the
general public, have access to the camera feeds around-the-clock through
the www.alertwildfire.org
website to monitor wildfire activity. Up to 160 cameras are expected to
be installed by GeoLinks throughout SCE's service area by 2020, which
will allow approximately 90 percent coverage in high fire-risk areas.
Similar efforts are underway at PG&E to cover their service area.

"I see this project as more of a mission than just a new line of
business. None of this would be possible without the amazing work of Dr.
Neal Driscoll of UC San Diego and Dr. Graham Kent of UNR who have been
the pioneers of this work," continued Ditchfield. "Our collaboration is
now to super charge their founding efforts. Also, big kudos to the
utilities for getting this underway; it truly shows their dedication to
making a difference in future fire mitigation. The effects of this work
will be nothing short of lifesaving."

For media inquiries contact Lexie Smith, GeoLinks' VP of Business
Development, at LSmith@Geolinks.com.

About GeoLinks

GeoLinks,
a Southern California based telecommunications provider and competitive
local exchange carrier (CLEC) public utility, is recognized on both a
state and national level for its unparalleled capabilities in supporting
disaster recovery. Named "Most
Disruptive Technology" in the 2018 Central Coast Innovation Awards,
GeoLinks' innovative proprietary network, ClearFiber™, utilizes a
combination of terrestrial fiber optic backhaul, carrier-grade
full-duplex fixed wireless equipment, and Federal Communications
Commission (FCC (News - Alert)) licensed spectrum, to deliver ultra-reliable high-speed
broadband Internet access to businesses and anchor institutions
throughout California. With the unique ability to build solar and
wind-powered redundant telecommunications facilities "off the grid,"
GeoLinks is able to deploy broadband to remote and unserved communities
in a fraction of the time and for a fraction of the cost of fiber.
Consequently, the company is recognized as a leader in closing the
digital divide and proudly sits on an array of national boards,
coalitions, and working groups, including: the Schools, Healthcare &
Libraries Broadband (SHLB)
Coalition; the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA (News - Alert));
the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast (BCPC); and the FCC's
Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. Recently the Company received
the Christina
Haska Distinguished Service Award from CENIC for GeoLinks' pro-bono
services providing critical data circuits to institutions during
California's recent natural disasters.

CENIC connects California to the world - advancing education and
research statewide by providing the world-class network essential for
innovation, collaboration, and economic growth. This nonprofit
organization operates the California Research and Education Network
(CalREN), a high-capacity network designed to meet the unique
requirements of over 20 million users, including the vast majority of
K-20 students together with educators, researchers, and others at vital
public-serving institutions. CENIC's Charter Associates are part of the
world's largest education system; they include the California K-12
system, California Community Colleges, the California State University
system, California's Public Libraries, the University of California
system, Stanford, Caltech, USC, and the Naval Postgraduate School. CENIC
also provides connectivity to leading-edge institutions and industry
research organizations around the world, serving the public as a
catalyst for a vibrant California. For more information, visit www.cenic.org.

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